Katanga Canyon · Roller coaster
Runaway Mine Train
Family powered coaster tours a mining settlement and winding canyon route.
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Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
44"
min height
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Before you ride
Children below 130 cm need an accompanying adult.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
This is a great first bigger coaster for families ready to move beyond CBeebies Land.
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Runaway Mine Train stats
Runaway Mine Train is a 35-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 22 mph. It was built by Mack Rides, opened in 1992 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 44 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Model
- Powered Coaster
- Opened
- 1992
- Track length
- 1,000 ft
- Top speed
- 22 mph
- Height
- 35 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 44 in
💡 Fun facts
- Powered coaster
- Often completes multiple circuits
- Official minimum height 110 cm
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